Multiple reports say two firefighting helicopters operated in Greece crash while battling a major fire in the Attica region west of Athens. The Independent reports that two people die, including a Greek and a Danish national, during the collision. Other outlets, including the Evening Standard, say a Briton is reportedly among the survivors, though the exact number of survivors is not specified in the provided summaries. The crash is described as occurring west of Athens as firefighters respond to large flames in the area. The reports collectively present the incident as part of firefighting operations rather than a non-emergency flight, emphasizing the ongoing fire response at the time of the crash. No information in the provided excerpts clarifies the cause of the crash, the condition of any survivors beyond the reported Briton, or whether additional crew members are involved. Authorities have not been quoted in the supplied material, so findings on responsibility or technical factors remain undisclosed. The accounts are consistent on the crash location near Athens and the reported fatalities involving a Greek and a Danish national.
Briton reportedly survives after two Greek firefighting helicopters crash near Athens
Multiple reports say two firefighting helicopters operated in Greece crash while battling a major fire in the Attica region west of Athens. The Independent reports that two people die, including a Gre...
- Two firefighting helicopters crash during operations against a major fire in Attica, near Athens, reports indicate.
- The crash occurs west of Athens while firefighters are battling large flames.
- Two people are reported killed, including a Greek and a Danish national.
- A Briton is reportedly among the survivors, according to at least one outlet.
- The provided reports do not specify the cause of the crash or the status of other crew members.
The crash happened west of Athens.
2 hours agoA Greek and a Danish national were killed in the tragedy as firefighters battled huge flames in Attica, near Athens
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